Comments on: Exodus International drops Day of Truth

By: ken

ken — Wed, 30 May 2018 21:02:01 +0000

Only if they all contracted laryngitis on that day Michael. Although, if that did happen, I’d say someone was sending them a pretty clear message 🙂

By: Michael Bussee

Michael Bussee — Wed, 30 May 2018 21:02:01 +0000

Now let’s see them participate in the Day Of Silence.

By: stephanie

stephanie — Wed, 30 May 2018 21:02:01 +0000

Mr. Bussee: Exodus will never be what you want it to be. But I am surprised that your only reaction avoids giving them some credit for this move.

By: Michael Bussee

Michael Bussee — Wed, 30 May 2018 19:33:53 +0000

I actually sent the flowers and a nice letter — and a phone call of thanks — when they finally adopted their anti-bullying policy. They did not respond. I

also gave them high praise — and defended them against critics — when they officially opposed the Ugandan Law and finally officially opposed criminalization of homosexual acts between consenting adults. I posted my thanks, called Alan personally and sent letters of thanks.

I try to give credit and encouragement when it is deserved. It’s just that on this issue, I do not trust the motivation, especially given how resistant Exodus was to adopting their policy against bullying. Yes, a good step. A change in direction for Exodus? I sincerely hope so. Time will tell.

By: Michael Bussee

Michael Bussee — Wed, 30 May 2018 19:33:51 +0000

If Exodus & crew want to say that God calls all his children to celibacy until marriage – no problem with me

I have no problem with the “I choose to be celibate and so can you” message.

I have problem with the “fine print” — Celibacy is possible — and you must choose that or attempt heterosexual marriage because gay sex is always evil and — or else — you will land you in Hell in you don’t repent”.

I have a problem with gayness is “broken”, gay love is “counterfeit”, “homosexuality will always disappoint you”, is always a “sinful behavior”, “there is no such thing as actually having a homosexual orientation”. No such thing as a gay person.

Gay people are incapable of real love — Andy comiskey’s message. Choosing to not have gay sex? Fine. Telling other people that they are not really Christian, not really saved, headed for Hell? Not so fine.

Yes, I also am glad that Exodus has moved away from its Day of Truth stance — but have they really decided not to be adversarial regarding bullying, or did they just have to cut some programs due to budget constraints and PR concerns? I suppose I should be happy either way — but I remain highly skeptical of Exodus’ recent procouncements.

Why, why did they not already have a firm, official policy against bullying? Wht did they have to be pushed? They had to be pushed about this issue. They had to be pushed about Uganda and criminalization — until finally, inaction and silence became such a public embarassment that they had to do something. I simply do not trust this as far as I could throw it.